Based on a shooting incident in Halifax, author Pauline Dakin exposes and critiques a striking lack of local news coverage in certain regions of Canada, bringing to light the potential consequences for public safety as well as for police practices and transparency. In a context where funding for journalism is increasingly scarce, her commentary examines the deep crisis affecting Canadian media and advocates for the revitalization of local journalism as a cornerstone of community life and democratic engagement.
Read the article in the Spring 2025 issue of Facts & Frictions